मतलब
Doing something very difficult or risky
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Khanda' sword was a prized possession of the Rajputs and Kathis of Gujarat. It represents not just war, but the protection of the weak. Ironically, in a state known for non-violence (Ahimsa), this martial idiom is used to describe the extreme discipline required to maintain one's vows. Gujarati traders use this phrase to describe market volatility. It shows that even in commerce, the spirit of the 'warrior' (taking risks) is respected. In traditional Dayro performances, singers use this idiom to describe the path of love or devotion, which is difficult and requires total sacrifice.
Use with 'Saman'
Using 'Saman' (equal to) instead of 'Jevu' (like) makes you sound more formal and literary.
Don't use for physical pain
If you actually cut your finger, don't use this. It's for metaphorical risk only.
मतलब
Doing something very difficult or risky
Use with 'Saman'
Using 'Saman' (equal to) instead of 'Jevu' (like) makes you sound more formal and literary.
Don't use for physical pain
If you actually cut your finger, don't use this. It's for metaphorical risk only.
The 'Khanda' vs 'Talwar'
While 'Talwar' is common, using 'Khanda' shows you have a deeper grasp of traditional Gujarati vocabulary.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
નવો વ્યવસાય શરૂ કરવો એ ખાંડાની ____ ચાલવા જેવું છે.
'ધારે' (on the edge) is the correct locative form used in this idiom.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'ખાંડાની ધારે ચાલવું'?
Select the most appropriate context:
This situation involves extreme risk and requires perfect precision, which is the core meaning of the idiom.
Match the Gujarati phrase parts to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the literal components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
રમેશ: 'આ પ્રોજેક્ટમાં બહુ રિસ્ક છે.' સુરેશ: 'હા, આપણે ______ છીએ.'
The present continuous form 'ચાલી રહ્યા' fits the context of an ongoing project.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासનવો વ્યવસાય શરૂ કરવો એ ખાંડાની ____ ચાલવા જેવું છે.
'ધારે' (on the edge) is the correct locative form used in this idiom.
Select the most appropriate context:
This situation involves extreme risk and requires perfect precision, which is the core meaning of the idiom.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the literal components of the phrase.
રમેશ: 'આ પ્રોજેક્ટમાં બહુ રિસ્ક છે.' સુરેશ: 'હા, આપણે ______ છીએ.'
The present continuous form 'ચાલી રહ્યા' fits the context of an ongoing project.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, very common in headlines regarding the economy, elections, or international crises.
Yes, if the relationship is very fragile and one mistake could end it.
Yes, it's a straight, double-edged Indian sword, distinct from the curved Talwar.
તેઓ ખાંડાની ધારે ચાલે છે (Teo khāṇḍānī dhārē cālē chē).
Not at all. It shows you take the risks seriously and is considered professional.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but 'ડાબા હાથનો ખેલ' (A game for the left hand) means something is very easy.
It implies the *process* of dealing with risk. It doesn't guarantee success, but it highlights the effort to avoid failure.
Yes, it's often used to describe the 'path of love' in Sufi-influenced Gujarati poetry.
It is universally understood across Gujarat, though literary use is higher in formal urban settings.
You could say 'Chaku ni dhare', but it's not a standard idiom. Stick to 'Khandani dhare'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
લોઢાના ચણા ચાવવા
similarTo chew iron chickpeas
અગ્નિપરીક્ષા આપવી
similarTo go through a trial by fire
જીવ હથેળીમાં રાખવો
relatedTo keep one's life in one's palm
રમત રમવી
contrastTo play a game
